Sixtine (Vatican), Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Sixtine other_regions_italy bilberry and blackberry all apparent

bilberry and blackberry all apparent

Delicate spice on the nose is more pronounced on the palate and all in all much richer

This is an excellent but quite serious Bourgogne

The silky tannins are almost overwhelmed by the wine's spicy fruit

Sixtine (Vatican), Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Sixtine other_regions_italy bilberry and blackberry all apparentShowing beautifully from bottle and up there with the best vintage of this cuvee to date, the 2010 Chteau Sixtine (reviewed last year as the Rserve Sixtine), is a dense, meaty red that offers up decadent crme de cassis, creamy black raspberry, licorice, toasted spice, and mineral qualities on both the nose and palate. Gaining additional meatiness with air, this full bodied Chteauneuf du Pape has a voluptuous, rich texture, beautiful freshness, and a